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In this episode I'm giving 5 vertical video ideas for churches and ministries. Okay, I'm under-promising and over-delivering because I'm actually giving you 10 vertical video ideas. I have been talking a lot about vertical video, especially short vertical video so in this episode I'm giving you ideas to help you get started with TikTok, Instagram Reels or YouTube Shorts. If you'd like to check out my blog post with some examples of these ideas, you can do so at https://joshuaverwers.com/2021/04/07/vertical-video-ideas/ ☕ Find this episode helpful? BUY ME A COFFEE or BECOME A MEMBER to get more help to share your God-given message: - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/joshuaverwers 📷 THE GEAR that I use to create content and share my message: - https://www.amazon.com/shop/JoshuaVerwers 👍🏼 FOLLOW ME: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoshuaVerwers - Instagram: https://instagram.com/JoshuaVerwers - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joshuaverwers​ - Facebook: https://facebook.com/JoshuaVerwers - Website: https://JoshuaVerwers.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/digitalministry/support

I've got a new YouTube Shorts Strategy for you that comes directly from YouTube themselves. In this episode of Digital Ministry podcast, we're taking a look at the latest Shorts Report and what is inside that could help us find a strategy for uploading YouTube Shorts. I'll also be sharing what I've discovered from my personal experience of uploading Shorts and how that lines up with what YouTube is recommending. And make sure to stick around after the live podcast recording for the Q&A. If you have any questions regarding digital ministry or the tech and tools it takes, drop them in the comments and let's chat. YouTube Shorts Report discussed in this episode: - https://support.google.com/youtube/thread/96358511?hl=en&msgid=103581003 ☕ Find this episode helpful? BUY ME A COFFEE or BECOME A MEMBER to get more help to share your God-given message: - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/joshuaverwers 📷 THE GEAR that I use to create content and share my message: - https://www.amazon.com/shop/JoshuaVerwers 💻 SOFTWARE & SERVICES to level up my production: (affiliate links) - Music from SoundStripe: https://bit.ly/TrySoundstripe - Editing with Adobe Creative Cloud: https://bit.ly/3d4GIa4 🧢 LIVE BY FAITH MERCH: - https://JoshuaVerwers.com/shop 👍🏼 FOLLOW ME: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoshuaVerwers - Instagram: https://instagram.com/JoshuaVerwers - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joshuaverwers​ - Facebook: https://facebook.com/JoshuaVerwers - Website: https://JoshuaVerwers.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/digitalministry/support

Social media for small churches has always brought some challenges due to limited resources and personnel. In today's episode of the Digital Ministry show, I'm going to give 5 tips to help your church or ministry be more active on social media. And to make it even easier, I'll show you how to use your weekly sermon as the base for all this social media content and how to use it on the top 5 social media platforms. Digital 2021 Report mentioned in this episode: - https://wearesocial.com/blog/2021/01/digital-2021-the-latest-insights-into-the-state-of-digital ☕ Find this episode helpful? BUY ME A COFFEE or BECOME A MEMBER to get more help to share your God-given message: - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/joshuaverwers 📷 THE GEAR that I use to create content and share my message: - https://www.amazon.com/shop/JoshuaVerwers 💻 SOFTWARE & SERVICES to level up my production: (affiliate links) - Music from SoundStripe: https://bit.ly/TrySoundstripe - Editing with Adobe Premiere Pro: https://bit.ly/3d4GIa4 - Optimizing with TubeBuddy: https://www.tubebuddy.com/JoshuaVerwers - Streaming with Ecamm Live: http://bit.ly/EcammTrial - Multistreaming with Restream: https://restream.io/join/JVlive 🧢 LIVE BY FAITH MERCH: - https://JoshuaVerwers.com/shop 👍🏼 FOLLOW ME: - YouTube: https://youtube.com/JoshuaVerwers - Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoshuaVerwers - Instagram: https://instagram.com/JoshuaVerwers - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joshuaverwers​ - Facebook: https://facebook.com/JoshuaVerwers - Website: https://JoshuaVerwers.com (DISCLAIMER: It should be fairly safe to assume that all links are affiliate links.) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/digitalministry/support

In today's episode of the Digital Ministry show we are talking about the difference between digital ministry and digital marketing. Which should we be using for our churches and ministries? What is the difference between them. How does that relate to the effectiveness of us fulfilling our mission? ☕ BECOME A MEMBER and get more help to share your God-given message: - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/joshuaverwers 📷 THE GEAR that I use to create content and share my message: - https://www.amazon.com/shop/JoshuaVerwers 👍🏼 FOLLOW ME: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoshuaVerwers - Instagram: https://instagram.com/JoshuaVerwers - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joshuaverwers​ - Facebook: https://facebook.com/JoshuaVerwers - Website: https://JoshuaVerwers.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/digitalministry/support

Why vertical video should be considered for ministry is the topic for today's episode and relaunch of the Digital Ministry podcast. That is what we are discussing today on the Digital Ministry podcast.  Here's the link to the article I mentioned in this video https://explodingtopics.com/blog/video-trends ☕ BECOME A MEMBER and get more help to share your God-given message: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/joshuaverwers 👍🏼 FOLLOW ME: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoshuaVerwers - Instagram: https://instagram.com/JoshuaVerwers - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joshuaverwers​ - Facebook: https://facebook.com/JoshuaVerwers - Website: https://JoshuaVerwers.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/digitalministry/support

In this episode of the Digital Ministry Podcast, Joshua Verwers delivers a message from the annual minister's conference for AFCM International. This message was titled Social Media Simplified. In it Joshua giving some insights and information with regards to digital and social media ministry. If you'd like to watch the video version of this podcast, you can do so here: https://youtu.be/9hBhaM5kxvo Or if you'd like to watch the original version of this message with the included question and answer section you can do so on AFCM International's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJcq8VknMBc ☕ BECOME A MEMBER and get more help to share your God-given message: - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/joshuaverwers 👍🏼 FOLLOW ME: - YouTube: https://youtube.com/JoshuaVerwers - Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoshuaVerwers - Instagram: https://instagram.com/JoshuaVerwers - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joshuaverwers ​- Facebook: https://facebook.com/JoshuaVerwers - Website: https://JoshuaVerwers.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/digitalministry/support

In this episode of the Digital Ministry Podcast, Joshua Verwers is having a conversation with George Holleway about Instagram. George is a pastor and church planter who is creating devotional content that has helped his profile gain rapid growth. So, sit back and enjoy this discussion on how to share God's love through selfies. You can learn more about George Holleway and connect with him online at the following links.  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/george.holleway Website: http://www.georgeholleway.com/ ☕ BECOME A MEMBER and get more help to share your God-given message: - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/joshuaverwers 👍🏼 FOLLOW ME:  - YouTube: https://youtube.com/JoshuaVerwers- Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoshuaVerwers- Instagram: https://instagram.com/JoshuaVerwers- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joshuaverwers​- Facebook: https://facebook.com/JoshuaVerwers- Website: https://JoshuaVerwers.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/digitalministry/support

In this episode of the Digital Ministry Podcast we talk to Bible teacher and YouTuber, Jason Mayfield about a variety of topics. One of the big themes to our conversation was how to deal with criticism and why we as Christians and digital ministers need to be confident in our God-given abilities.  Over the past year, Jason and I have developed a friendship and what mutual appreciation for what each other provide through YouTube. So, I take the opportunity to dive in a little deeper and ask Jason some questions about the ins and outs of being a Christian YouTuber. Oh, and when we get around to the "Fast Five", you won't want to miss what Jason has in store for us. You can learn more about Jason Mayfield and connect with him online at the following links.  YouTube: https://youtube.com/graceforlifetv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheJasonMayfield Website: https://JasonMayfield.com ☕ BECOME A MEMBER and get more help to share your God-given message: - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/joshuaverwers 👍🏼 FOLLOW ME:  - YouTube: https://youtube.com/JoshuaVerwers- Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoshuaVerwers- Instagram: https://instagram.com/JoshuaVerwers- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joshuaverwers​- Facebook: https://facebook.com/JoshuaVerwers- Website: https://JoshuaVerwers.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/digitalministry/support

In this episode of the Digital Ministry Podcast, we are talking to pastor and Vlogger, Trey Van Camp about how using YouTube and vlogging your life can be a powerful ministry to both the churched and unchurched by letting them see our lives. Trey Van Camp has been called the "Casey Neistat of Pastors" and that's a title that fits nicely.  During our conversations we get into how being a church planting pastor an a vlogger work well for Trey and his church in Queens Creek, Arizona. Trey not only gives us some powerful pro tips that anyone can use, he also gives some unique insight into the life of King David. Later on, we dive in deep to an online course that Trey has developed called "Vlog Your Ministry". While there are a few different options for this course, we both highly recommend the Cohort as it's not only the courses, but a community of YouTubers that range from the beginners to the veterans.  Go check out the course at https://www.vlogyourministry.com/ and when you sign up make sure to use the following promo code to get 10% off of your lifetime membership: 10% off discount code -> "COHORT-VETERAN" If you'd like to learn more about Trey Van Camp and his digital ministry you can do so by connecting with him on the following platforms. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/treyvancamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/treyvancamp Twitter: https://twitter.com/treyvancamp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DocumenTrey/ Website: https://treyvancamp.com/ ☕ BECOME A MEMBER and get more help to share your God-given message: - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/joshuaverwers 👍🏼 FOLLOW ME:  - YouTube: https://youtube.com/JoshuaVerwers- Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoshuaVerwers- Instagram: https://instagram.com/JoshuaVerwers- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joshuaverwers​- Facebook: https://facebook.com/JoshuaVerwers- Website: https://JoshuaVerwers.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/digitalministry/support

In this episode of the Digital Ministry Podcast, Joshua Verwers is discussing what a digital ministry is and why we as Christians should care. ☕ BECOME A MEMBER and get more help to share your God-given message: - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/joshuaverwers 👍🏼 FOLLOW ME:  - YouTube: https://youtube.com/JoshuaVerwers- Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoshuaVerwers- Instagram: https://instagram.com/JoshuaVerwers- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joshuaverwers​- Facebook: https://facebook.com/JoshuaVerwers- Website: https://JoshuaVerwers.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/digitalministry/support